Find out more about this fascinating book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Africa to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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